Atkinson-Noland & Associates

Specialty Structural Engineering, Nondestructive Testing & Diagnostics

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About the firm

Atkinson-Noland & Associates provides specialty structural engineering, nondestructive testing, diagnostics, and structural investigation services. Its expertise extends to masonry and historic structures, rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, structural assessment, and material investigation for building and cultural-resource projects around the globe.

Established
1975
Firm type
Structural Engineering · Forensic Engineering · Materials Engineering · Materials Testing

Capabilities

Diagnostics & Testing

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Evaluating materials and structural conditions using advanced nondestructive testing methods.

  • Borescope Analysis

    Evaluating internal wall conditions, corrosion of embedded metals, and brick header course continuity with fiber-optic borescopes.

  • Bridge Load Rating

    Determining as-built conditions and load-testing structures to obtain deflection and strain data.

  • Compatible Injection Fill (CIF)

    Custom fluid, cement-based grout mixtures designed for low-pressure cavity and crack filling in fragile materials.

  • Finite Element (FE) Modeling

    Advanced computational modeling to provide structural analysis and load verification.

  • Flatjack Testing

    Nondestructive in-situ testing for masonry stress and material properties using proprietary flatjack technology.

  • Laboratory Testing

    Materials and structural characterization testing conducted in a dedicated research facility.

  • Moisture Penetration & Water Testing

    Diagnostic investigation of water infiltration and moisture movement through structural systems.

  • Surface-Penetrating Radar (SPR)

    Nondestructive radar imaging to analyze internal structural systems and locate voiding.

Historic & Masonry Structures

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Assessment, strengthening, and preservation engineering for historic and masonry architecture.

  • Condition Survey

    Comprehensive mapping, documentation, and evaluation of existing physical conditions.

  • Infrared Thermography

    Thermal imaging to detect subsurface anomalies, voiding, and thermal bridges.

  • Structural Repair

    Developing repair and strengthening recommendations that respect the original structural fabric.

Rehabilitation & Adaptive Reuse

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Upgrading historic structures to modern structural, seismic, and functional standards.

  • Seismic Analysis

    Evaluation and retrofitting of existing buildings to withstand seismic activities.

  • As-Built Calibration

    Obtaining structural and materials properties data to build accurate finite element models of historic frames.

Industries

Historic Preservation · Government · Commercial · Infrastructure · Bridges

Projects

Tumacacori Mission

New Mexico · Historic Preservation

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Assessing and preserving the historic 19th-century mission structure using nondestructive testing.

Fort Jefferson

Historic Preservation

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Nondestructive diagnostic evaluation and conservation support for a historic brick masonry fort.

St. Elizabeths West

Government

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Engineering services evaluating frame and structural wall systems to support adaptive reuse and rehabilitation.

National Science Foundation Research

Colorado · Government · Client: National Science Foundation

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Conducting materials testing and structural analysis to advance industry standards and structural modeling protocols.